Fall Colors Backpacking (Co-ed)
Backpacking Fall Colors
Explore the beauty of God’s creation at Lost Maples State Natural Area
Backpacking Biblical Wilderness Intensive (Co-ed)
Biblical Wilderness Intensive (Fall 2026)
/ Co-ed Backpacking in the Texas Hill Country
How has God used wilderness in the lives of His people?
Join us in the Texas Hill Country to dive into that question! Be refreshed and challenged through deep community with other believers and through solos (time alone with God). Reconnect with the God through His Creation and His Word. Reset your rhythms and establish some new ones that will benefit your mind, soul, and body!
Biblical Wilderness Intensive (Backpacking)
Biblical Wilderness Intensive (Fall 2025)
/ Co-ed Backpacking in the Texas Hill Country
Fall 2025 — Reset & Reconnect
How has God used wilderness in the lives of His people?
Join us in the Texas Hill Country to dive into that question! Be refreshed and challenged through deep community with other believers and through solos (time alone with God). Reconnect with the God through His Creation and His Word. Reset your rhythms and establish some new ones that will benefit your mind, soul, and body!
Pocket Wilderness Weekend (Cabin Stay)
Pocket Wilderness Weekend
/ Co-ed Cabin stay + Dayhikes + Spiritual Development
May 2025 — Reset & Reconnect
How has God used wilderness in the lives of His people?
Join us in Smithville, TX to dive into that question! Be refreshed and challenged through deep community with other believers and through solos (time alone with God). Reconnect with the God through His Creation and His Word. Reset your rhythms and establish some new ones that will benefit your mind, soul, and body!
Local Hike Series: April Meet-up — Easter Sunrise Hike
SUNRISE ON EASTER MORNING
Local Hike Series April Meet-up
After watching the sunrise from Piney Hill, we will hike the Pine Warbler Trail down into Copperas Creek, then back up via the Piney Hill Spur (~1.0 miles total)
This will be a family-friendly dayhike on an easy trail. Please bring your own snacks and water.
Cost: Must pay day use fee at park office
NOTE: Because meet-up time is prior to Park Office hours, you will need to use the self-check in kiosk and pay with CASH or a TX State Park Pass
Adults – $5
Child (12 years & under) – Free
Free entry for everyone in your vehicle with a TX State Parks Pass
Date: April 20, 2025
Time: 6:45 AM (Sunrise is at 7:10 AM)
Location: Meet at the Piney Hill Area ADA Restroom and Playground
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Local Hike Series: March — Wildflowers of Bastrop
WILDFLOWER HIKE
@ MCKINNEY ROUGHS NATURE PARK
Local Hike Series March Meet-up
Description from LCRA website:
“McKinney Roughs Nature Park is a 1,100-acre nature park along the Colorado River welcoming adventure seekers to explore the variety of activities offered. A multiuse trail system of up to 18 miles of trails through the Lost Pines is available to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian users. Visitors can enjoy guided group activities such as team building, challenge course obstacles, kayaking and river rafting trips, and UTV tours to observe the native flora and fauna in the area.”
This will be a family-friendly dayhike on an easy trail. Please bring your own snacks and water.
Cost: Must pay day use fee at park office
Adults – $5
Children (12 and younger) – Free
Seniors (65 and older), Military and Disabled – $2
Free with LCRA Parks Pass
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Meet outside Visitors Center
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Co-ed 4-Day/3-night Pocket Wilderness Spiritual Intensive
Coed 4-Day/3-Night Pocket Wilderness Spiritual Intensive
Early Spring 2025 — Reset & Reconnect
Local Hike Series: December - Sunset Hike
Name: Sunset in Bastrop State Park
Cost: Must pay state park day use fee ($5 per age 13 or older) OR use Texas State Parks Pass
Date: December 14, 2024
Time: 4:30PM
Location: Meet @ Bastrop State Park - Parking for Public Pool
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Local Hike Series: November 16 Family Hike
Name: Fall Family Hike in Bastrop
Cost: FREE — No entry fee
Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 9am
Location: Meet @ Colorado River Refuge - Two Bridges Trailhead
🤔 Interested in hiking, but not sure how to start?
❓ Want to explore Bastrop area trails, but don’t know where to go?
🥾 Are you a seasoned hiker who’d love a hiking buddy?
✅ Summit’s Local Hike Series is for you!
Join in for a community hike for all ages and experience. We have such amazing trails in our area, and this is a great way to explore them. Meet our Summit guides for a fun day hike.
These are free informal meet-up events, but may require a park entry fee, depending on location. Bring your own water & snacks!
Please find info & RVSP on summitlead.org or on the Summit Outdoor Leadership Facebook page. RSVPs are helpful, but not required.
Fishers of Men - Fly-fishing Retreat
Men’s Only 3-Day/2-Night Pocket Wilderness Weekend
April 2024
[Private Event] YOKEFELLOWS Pocket Wilderness Intensive (Feb 2024)
NOTE: This is a closed event for the Yokefellows Men’s Discipleship Community
Reset & Reconnect
Rosanky Christian Academy Field Trip - Dayhike @ Bastrop State Park
Rosanky Christian Academy
Outdoor Education Field Trip
This is a private event with SUMMIT Outdoor Leadership supporting the school Rosanky Christian Academy.
If you’d like to set up your own custom training event, please contact us at programs@summitlead.org or (512) 677-5117.
Schedule:
10:00AM — Arrive @ Bastrop State Park
Meet @ parking next to Dining Hall/Park Pool (slight left from main entrance road)
TPWD Naturalist Lesson - Local wildlife
Leave No Trace for Kids
Day hike w/ Scavenger Hunt Bingo
NOON — Lunch (Please back school lunch!)
Team-building Games & Debrief
2:30PM — Depart for School
RESERVED EVENT: Journey Fellowship Women PWI
Private Event:
Women’s 4-Day Pocket Wilderness Intensive
Spring 2023
Reset & Reconnect
Co-ed Pocket Wilderness Intensive - Spring 2023
Co-ed 4-Day Pocket Wilderness Intensive
Spring 2023
Reset & Reconnect
Local Meet-up: Family Picnic & Hike
Meet-up: Family Picnic & Dayhike
Easter Weekend
A Pocket Wilderness Experience
Join us for a little Pocket of Wilderness Experience!
Let us know that you’re coming on the Facebook Event here:
Join our SUMMIT volunteers/staff for a casual picnic & pocket-size adventure at McKinney Roughs Nature Park!
Pack your lunch & we'll chow down before we hit the trails. This adventure is for all ages, so bring the whole family!
You'll pay your own entrance fee, then meet us on the porch right outside the main office.
Don't forget sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, & water bottles.
RSVP "Going" to the Event Page on Facebook & drop a comment with how many are in your party so we know how many to expect. See you there!
Learn more about our other Pocket Wilderness experiences at www.summitlead.org/pocket-wilderness
POCKETS of WILDERNESS
“Pockets of Wilderness” is a featured program type for SUMMIT, click the button below to learn more
Local Meet-up: Sunset Hike
Meet-up: Sunset Hike @ Bastrop State Park
A Pocket Wilderness Experience
Join us for a little Pocket of Wilderness Experience!
Let us know that you’re coming on the Facebook Event here:
Let's take a hike! Join our SUMMIT volunteers/staff for a quick sunset adventure in Bastrop State Park!
This casual meetup is just a chance to enjoy the outdoors with friends -- new and old! We'll do some light hiking and casual conversations about nature appreciation, LNT principles, and trail tips along the way. We enjoy finding a good ol' pocket of wilderness to engage in outdoor recreation and celebrate God's creation. Learn more about our other Pocket Wilderness programs at www.summitlead.org/pocket-wilderness
Pay your own park entrance fee & meet us at the parking lot next to the pool. We'll aim to hit the trails right at 5:30, so arrive early to be ready by then! (Or make arrangements with us to meet elsewhere if needed.)
Pack some snacks or a simple picnic dinner & bring the whole family.
Be sure to wear sturdy shoes & comfortable clothing (weather appropriate), & don't forget to bring a water bottle.
We look forward to exploring with you!
Please RSVP "Going" to the Event Page on Facebook then let us know how many are in your party, so we know how many to expect!
POCKETS of WILDERNESS
“Pockets of Wilderness” is a featured program type for SUMMIT, click the button below to learn more
Men's Pocket Wilderness Intensive - Spring 2023
Men’s 4-Day Pocket Wilderness Intensive
Spring 2023
Reset & Reconnect
Men's Pocket Wilderness Intensive
Men’s 3-Day Pocket Wilderness Intensive
October 20-23, 2022
Reset & Reconnect
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